Encryption strength for proxied SSH sessions

Encryption strength for proxied SSH sessions

The level of SSH encryption can be set for SSH sessions on a per-profile basis.

 

RPC over HTTP

Encryption Level Description
compatible This level allows for a broader set of encryption algorithms to be used and is better for compatibility.
highencryption This level will only allow AES-CTR, AES-GCM and high encryption algorithms to be used for the session.

Syntax:

config firewall ssl-ssh-profile edit <profile name> config ssh set ssh-algorithm {compatible|high-encryption} end

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